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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Henderson darts in and clinches Clay up against the cage.
Henderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clay has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clay can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Clay successfully pulls guard.
Clay looking to control.
Henderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Henderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clay wants to stand but Henderson is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson trying to control but Clay is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clay is trying to keep Henderson in close.
#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clay is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Clay postures up.
Clay is looking to work some ground and pound but Henderson has wrist control.
Clay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Henderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2##ES#
Clay makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clay is defended easily by Henderson.
Henderson wants to counter with a clinch but Clay pushes him away.
Henderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clay shoots and misses
and Henderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Clay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Henderson feints and as Clay raises his hands in defense, Henderson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clay is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Henderson is controlling him.
Henderson trying to control but Clay is working from the bottom.
Henderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clay wants to stand and escape but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving. #T4#
Henderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Clay trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Henderson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Henderson has clasped his hands together around Clay's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clay keeps working.
Clay tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Henderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Clay is defending well.
Henderson looks winded!
Clay tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Henderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Clay tries to keep at a distance but Henderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Clay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clay is trying to pull guard but Henderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henderson.
Clay taking a breather.
Clay trying to stall but Henderson improves his position.
#TD2#
Henderson decides to pull guard.
Henderson controls Clay momentarily but Clay frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Clay has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Clay swings around for an armbar but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Clay's guard.#T1#
Henderson trying to control but Clay is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Henderson gets to his feet - Clay follows without any prompting.
Henderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clay appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Clay misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Clay forces Henderson back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Henderson tightens his grip and picks Clay up, before dumping him to the ground. Clay manages to land in guard.
Clay is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Clay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Henderson stops Clay from standing up.
Clay is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Clay wants to sweep but no luck.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Clay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Henderson clinches. #T3##TD2#
Henderson gets control of Clay's arms and successfully pulls guard. Henderson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Clay wants to get up but he can't break Henderson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Henderson working a defensive guard but Clay passes into half guard.
Clay is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clay scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Clay is working for a kimura but Henderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Henderson tries to roll over but Clay keeps him under control.#T4##SUB#
Clay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Henderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clay.
Clay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Clay looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Henderson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clay lands strikes from half guard.
Henderson is looking to escape.
Clay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Henderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Henderson gets the takedown into side control.
Clay tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Henderson avoids the attempt from Clay to control.
Henderson with good strikes from the mount here!
Henderson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Clay keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Henderson thowing shots but they're missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Henderson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T1#
Clay wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Clay is trying to break free.
Henderson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Henderson is trying to stick to Clay's back but Clay is turning into Henderson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Henderson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Clay.
Henderson is looking to sweep but instead, Clay has passed into half guard.
Henderson is trying to maintain the position but Clay is very close to passing his half guard.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Clay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Henderson trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Clay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clay working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Henderson trying to control from the bottom.
Clay thows a huge punch but Henderson dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Clay looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Clay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henderson's head. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Henderson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Henderson is looking to control Clay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henderson avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Henderson gets a takedown into half guard.
Clay is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson wants to take a breather but Clay is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Henderson.
Well Henderson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Henderson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Bee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clay.
Bee misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Bee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clay looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bee trying to control the action but Clay is working from the bottom.
Bee just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bee is looking to take a break and control but Clay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bee in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clay keeps working. #T1#
Bee remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Clay holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Clay is looking for a sweep.
Bee trying to control the position but Clay is working away.
Bee in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Clay is looking to regain half guard here but Bee keeps moving and retains side control.
Clay is looking to get back to his feet here but Bee is keeping cool and he's managed to take Clay's back.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
What can Clay do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bee tries to get the hooks in deep but Clay pushed the leg off.
Bee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Clay doesn't escape.
Bee is looking to control Clay but Clay is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bee gets his hands free as Clay looks to control.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bee's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Clay is trapped and Bee is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Clay looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bee.
Bee biding his time, controlling Clay. #T3#
Bee throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Clay!
Bee is punishing Clay with some ground and pound.
Bee biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bee controlling well, preventing Clay from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Bee working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Clay trying to get back to his feet but Bee is in full control for now. #T4#
Clay staying busy and making it hard for Bee to control.
Bee is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Clay wants to get back to his feet.
Clay takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Clay is trying to get back to his feet but Bee has full control of the position and if anything, Clay has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bee is punishing Clay with strikes - can he finish him?!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bee's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bee lands with a hammerfist to the side of Clay's head.
Good control from Bee.
Clay trying to get back to his feet but Bee is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Bee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Bee closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Clay quickly recovers to half guard.
Clay wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Bee is working for a kimura but Clay is defending it quite comfortably.
Bee controlling the action here.
Clay is refusing to be controlled, as Bee sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay is trying to stand back up but Bee is controlling him
#T1#
Bee looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clay trying to control from the bottom.
Clay is looking for a sweep. Bee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bee is taking a breather. Clay says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bee is trying to control the action in half guard but Clay is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bee controlling the action here.
Bee wants to take a breather but Clay is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bee passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bee wants to control the action but instead Clay gets a body lock and reverses into Bee's guard! Nice work! #T2#
Bee wants to stand up but Clay is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bee is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Clay keeping full guard, as Bee tries to pass.
Bee controlling from the top position.
Bee stops Clay from standing up. #T3#
Clay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bee tries to free his leg and advance position but Clay is retaining full guard.
Clay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Bee from controlling successfully.
Bee preventing the sweep.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Bee from controlling successfully.
Bee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clay is keeping the position for now.
Clay lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Clay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bee has control of Clay's left arm, preventing Clay from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clay is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Bee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Bee shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Clay pushes Bee off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Bee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Clay is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bee is staying tight to Clay's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Let's hope that Bee has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bee working the head with strikes.
Bee lands some shots froms side control.
Bee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Bee swings around for an armbar but Clay sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bee's guard.
Clay stands up over Bee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Clay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay postures up.
Bee is looking to stand up but Clay isn't so interested in that idea.
Bee working a defensive guard but Clay manages to pass into side control anyway.
Clay connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bee some visible discomfort.
#SUB#
Clay tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Clay tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Clay has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3##SUB#
Bee wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Clay seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Bee is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Virgil Clay!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Bagatov throws out a leg kick but Clay moves out of range and Bagatov only half commits.
Bagatov lands a jab.
Clay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A bone on bone clash there as Clay blocks the leg kick.
Bagatov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Clay on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice body punch from Bagatov.
Both fighters circling a little - Bagatov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A lazy body kick from Bagatov #TD#
and Clay counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clay is working Bagatov over with some ground and pound from side control.
A control attempt from Bagatov but he's now mounted!#SUB#
Clay is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Bagatov is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Bagatov flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Clay anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Bagatov and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Clay slips an arm under Bagatov chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Clay has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Clay is squeezing on Bagatov like an anaconda would it's prey. Bagatov fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Virgil Clay!
Corki Bagatov spoke after the fight, saying 'Bing bang bing bang bong, bing bing bing badingding.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paul.#CL2#
Clay tries to keep at a distance but Paul has taken the fight into the clinch.
Paul stalling the fight.
#BC#
Clay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Paul closes the distance and clinches.
Clay jumps guard but Paul stands there with Clay around his waist. Clay gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Paul has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Clay uses from the top position.
Paul has momentary wrist control but Clay slips an elbow through the middle.
Clay is looking to work some ground and pound but Paul has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paul looking to control.
Clay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clay throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Clay throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Clay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clay has managed to get both his arms back between Paul's legs - danger averted.
Paul controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clay lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Paul working a defensive guard here.
Clay throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paul tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Paul looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Paul is standing up over Clay. Clay looks to escape but Paul dives into side control.
#REVR#
Clay is trying to get back to his feet.
Paul throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Clay works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Clay keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Clay wants to improve his position but Paul is controlling well.
#T3#
Clay is trying to control but can't.
Clay is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Paul tries to pass to full mount but Clay defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay is trying to stand.
#ES#
Clay has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Paul is on him like a limpet, forcing Clay back against the cage.#BC2#
Paul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paul avoids the head kick by Clay.
#T4#
Paul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paul takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#TD2#
Paul shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Paul is keen to just control but Clay is a slippery customer.
Paul wants to stand up but Clay is controlling the position.
Clay controlling the position well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Linus Paul will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Paul throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clay tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Paul is in Clay's guard.
Paul wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Paul has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Clay is proving hard to escape from.
Clay is trying to control the position but Paul postures up.
Clay wants to get back to his feet but Paul is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Paul has passed into side control.
#SUB2#
Paul thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB2#
Paul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clay, who protects the arm well.
Clay tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Clay's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Clay is just holding on here. Paul manages to take his back.
Clay is trying to get back to his feet but Paul has full control of the position and if anything, Clay has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Paul is not going to allow Clay to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
Clay is trying to get back to his feet but Paul has full control of the position and if anything, Clay has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Clay tries to escape but Paul has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here.
Clay wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
Paul biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T3#
Paul controlling well, preventing Clay from escaping the position.
Paul slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The referee is taking a good look at Clay as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Paul!
#SUB2#
Paul looking to break Clay's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Clay remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Paul will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Clay is keeping busy.
Paul keeps control of the position as Clay tries to break free.
#T4#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Clay showing good submission defense here.
Clay is trying to get back to his feet but Paul has full control of the position and if anything, Clay has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Clay is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paul has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Clay.
Paul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clay wants to escape the position.
Paul is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linus Paul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Paul goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Clay misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Paul counters by moving into the clinch.
Clay has Paul pressed against the cage.
Paul avoiding damage as Clay throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Paul pulls Clay into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul looking for a sweep. Not yet Paul, not yet.
Clay scoring with some ground and pound.
Clay distracts Paul with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clay throwing strikes from guard but Paul blocks nicely. #T1#
Clay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paul looking to control.
Paul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Clay looking for a sweep. Not yet Clay, not yet.
Clay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Paul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paul stands up over Clay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Clay keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
Paul forces his way into half guard.
Paul trying to control the action but Clay is working from the bottom.
Clay preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Clay pushes Paul off looking to stand but Paul dives back in and keeps control.
#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clay lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
Paul rushes Clay and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Clay manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clay. Paul does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Paul has closed the distance and engaged Clay in a clinch.
Good body shot from Clay.
#BC2#
Paul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Virgil Clay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Paul darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Clay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paul.
Clay is trying to stand up here but Paul is controlling him well.
Paul trying to mount his opponent but Clay defends it.
Clay is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virgil Clay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Linus Paul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Clay looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Linus Paul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paul winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Linus Paul!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clay was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lee lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Clay clinches up against the cage.
Lee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lee looks winded!#TD#
Clay jumps guard.
#ES#
Clay has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lee is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clay, pushing him back against the cage.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Clay is trying to trip Lee. He has hold of a leg but Lee is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Clay persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lee is wriggling around but Clay manages to pass to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVB#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clay connects with a nice short shot to Lee's temple. #SUB#
Clay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clay lands a nice short elbow.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Clay is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clay lands strikes from half guard.
Clay drops an elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Lee tries to roll over but Clay keeps him under control.#SUB#
Clay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clay connects with a nice short shot to Lee's temple. #T2#
Clay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Clay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Clay lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Clay. #SUB#
Clay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Clay slips a nice elbow through Lee's hands, connecting with Lee's forehead.
Clay lands strikes from half guard.
Lee taking some punishment here, with Clay in his half guard.
Lee has hold of Clay's hands but Clay slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Clay lands with a punch from half guard.
Clay is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Clay is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Clay eventually gives up the hold.
Lee taking some punishment here, with Clay in his half guard. #T4#
Lee trying to control here.
#SUB#
Clay is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Clay has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clay looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Clay dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lee avoids the head kick by Clay.
Lee should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Clay misses with a head kick.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clay moves away.#CL#
Clay moves into range and clinches up with Lee.#TD#
Clay manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Clay keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee won't allow Clay to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay has Lee pulled in close to control his posture.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Clay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lee working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Clay is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #ES#
Clay scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Clay gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Clay looking for a sweep. Not yet Clay, not yet.
Clay wants to stand up but Lee is controlling him. #SUB#
Clay is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Clay pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Clay looking for a sweep. Not yet Clay, not yet.
Clay has his hands on Lee's head, controlling the position.
Lee prevents Clay from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Clay holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Clay clinches with his opponent.
#T3##TD2#
Lee gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Clay punching from the bottom.
Clay wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Clay makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clay.#ES#
Clay manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Clay fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clay defends it well.#TD2#
Lee shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lee was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clay is trying to get back to his feet.
Clay struggling a bit here.
Clay manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Virgil Clay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clay working Lee over with strikes. #SUB#
Clay is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Lee trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Clay dominated that second round.
That's time! Clay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clay.
Lee unleashes a big counter combination but Clay bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Clay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Clay tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Clay pulls Lee into guard.
Clay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Clay working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Clay lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Clay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Clay wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Lee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clay scores with a couple of nice shots.
Clay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lee has hold of Clay's hands but Clay slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clay connects with a nice short shot to Lee's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clay lands a nice short elbow.
Clay winds up and cracks Lee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Clay winds up and cracks Lee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Clay winds up and cracks Lee with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Lee wants to control but Clay is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Clay seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Clay stops Lee from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Clay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Clay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Lee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clay scores with a couple of nice shots.
Clay lands with a punch from half guard.
Lee throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lee taking some punishment here, with Clay in his half guard.
Clay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Clay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Clay looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Clay. #SUB#
Clay seems to be looking for submissions.
Clay winds up and cracks Lee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pticung Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Virgil Clay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virgil Clay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clay, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgil Clay!
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